Group
ca. 1758-1770 (made)
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Figure group representing Mercury, Argus and Io of soft-paste porcelain. Four-legged base in the form of rocks overgrown with applied roses, other flowers and leaves. Mercury is seated on the left, with raised hands, looking up at Argus, who leans against a tree and dozes. Io in the form of a heifer reclines to the right behind Argus. A dog licks Argus's knee.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Figure group representing Mercury, Argus and Io, soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt; Chelsea Porcelain Factory, England (London), ca. 1758-70 |
| Physical description | Figure group representing Mercury, Argus and Io of soft-paste porcelain. Four-legged base in the form of rocks overgrown with applied roses, other flowers and leaves. Mercury is seated on the left, with raised hands, looking up at Argus, who leans against a tree and dozes. Io in the form of a heifer reclines to the right behind Argus. A dog licks Argus's knee. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | A gold anchor (Maker's mark on back) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Charles Okell |
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| Accession number | C.116-1945 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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